Overview

Traces the development, surveys the literature, and explores the impact of media--whether traditional, interactive, social, or mobile--examining conceptual, theoretical, and practical aspects of today's global media environment. The Understanding Film course is offered by Boston University.

Reviews the factors that have shaped the nature of contemporary media, including their content, uses, functions, and audiences.

Educational opportunity

Provides students with a broad understanding of the social and psychological impact of mediated communication and empowers students to think originally and critically about how media technologies evolve, function, advance, and shape society, industry, and professional practices.

Programme Structure

The course makes dynamic connections between theoretical frameworks, everyday life, and industry practices in a manner that engages undergraduate students in Advertising, Media Science, and Public Relations and informs them of the significance of using strategic approaches to constructing, disseminating, and evaluating media initiatives and media messages.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-21 00:00:00

More details

Language

English

Credits

4 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 29 other Short Courses in Film Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

BU Alert phone number

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Financial obligation

Students are required to settle their Student Account by the payment deadlines set for each academic term. A hold will be placed on accounts that are not settled, which will prevent future registration activity until the payment is made.

Immunization

Massachusetts law requires all full-time students and all international students to be immunized against a number of diseases in order to attend the University. Students must obtain these immunizations to remain in compliance.

Local address

In order to comply with the safety regulations of the City of Boston, students must provide a current local address. You can view and update your local address on the Student Link, “Personal” tab, “Address and Phone” option.

Tuition Fee

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International

3100 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3100 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
National

3100 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3100 USD for the full programme during 1 months.

Funding

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